July 2012--Chalk Paint™ Workshops

July Workshops

All classes require advanced registration and a minimum enrollment.  Deadlines are three days prior to event.

Chalk Paint^TM Brand Decorative Paints Basics Workshop

                In this workshop participants will have hands-on experience with three painting techniques.  We will go over basic distressing and crackling techniques, as well as wax washing.  Participants will learn to properly and effectively apply Clear and Dark Wax.  Participants will also paint their own complete palette of Chalk Paint^TM Brand Decorative Paints; ideal for determining which colors will work best in your home.  Throughout the four-hour workshop, we will regale you with enormous amounts of information about Annie Sloan, her creative process and, of course, Chalk Paint^TM Brand Decorative Paints.  $125

Sunday, 7.8.12, noon – 4pm

Tuesday, 7.24.12,  9am – 1pm

Saturday, 7.28.12, noon -  4pm

Chalk Paint^TM Brand Decorative Paints Redux Workshop

                This workshop will teach participants the three basic techniques and wax application described in the Basic Workshops only.  You will have hands-on experience with three painting techniques.  We will go over basic distressing and crackling techniques, as well as wax washing.  Participants will learn to properly and effectively apply Clear and Dark Wax.   (No palette, sorry but this is a budget offering.)   Workshops will last approximately 2 hours.  $75             

Tuesday, 7.17.12, 9 – 11am

Tuesday, 7.31.12, 9 – 11am     

Let’s Get Started

                This is for those of you who just want to get started painting your first piece of furniture.   Bring your own piece of furniture to our workshop space and we will paint it together.  During this workshop, you will have unlimited guidance from your favorite local retail partner, umm . . . that would be me. In addition to the “technical expertise,” I will provide the paint and wax you need to tackle your project.  We will work from 8 – 11 each morning.  You are responsible for bringing your furniture to the shop.  The fee will include up to two Chalk Paint™ colors, wax and other supplies needed (such as brushes and sand paper).  We will learn from each other along the way.  Join us.  $175  (None scheduled for July.)

Lighten Up, Chalk Paint™ is easy

This is a workshop designed to help you salvage that old lamp you were planning to toss in the trash.  Bring your own lamp (or one you pick-up at the flea market) and we will teach you to transform it into a show piece for you home.  Three techniques will be offered—you choose your favorite.  All supplies needed are provided—except the lamp.  $45        

Thursday, 7.26.12, begins at 9 a.m.—about 1 ½ - 2 hours (depending on your technique).

Wax on, Wax off

And finally . . .for those of you who just want to learn how to apply the wax—let’s face it, you know you’re stressin’ about it—we  offer  this mini-workshop.  Learn how to apply clear and dark wax on a distressed finish in less than an hour.  Fee:  $20*

Thursday, 7.19.12 Drop-in between 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  (does not require registration)

*this fee will be applied as a credit toward any workshop over $100 if you register within one week of your Wax on, Wax off workshop.